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  1. herringbonekid

    1920s suits

  2. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    thanks cap makers !
  3. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    i would also trim down the outer head-front like this: just my take. ;)
  4. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    yes, a bit off each edge of the pattern.
  5. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    this looks like the problem to me. the under sleeve looks like its puddling. if you trim down the under armscye it should tighten it up. i would also narrow the whole sleeve a bit. the wider the sleeve the more the excess fabric wants to drape somewhere, but sleeve width is a personal taste thing.
  7. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Nick, can you post a photo of the fold ?
  8. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    thanks gents !
  9. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    i don't understand why it looks ok on the dummy though.... if the sleeve pitch is off it should be visible then too. other idea is that there might be too much ease around the front cap and the fabric is puckering below as a result.
  10. herringbonekid

    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Nick, are you using quite a lightweight fabric ? if they disappear when you put your arm back then it suggests you may have put the sleeve on too much that way... i.e swung back slightly.
  11. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    thanks dh !
  13. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    TT, i made a similar cap way back in 2010; same pattern, same lining, but in Isle of Mull tweed. it's probably my most frequently worn cap: no plans to enter the business. i've had little time to devote to any tailoring recently as my art projects have taken over.
  14. herringbonekid

    The Cap Faction

    i made this cap for myself over the weekend. followers of my suit making exploits will recognise the fabric. its French circa 1920-40s and approx 70% wool, 30% cotton: lining and grosgrain ribbon are also vintage:
  15. herringbonekid

    How to clean cream flannels (red tennis field stains)

    i imagine the red dust has had a dyeing effect over the years on the fabric, and that's why a regular wash didn't work. a solvent might be your only hope. i.e. dry cleaning. :eek:
  16. herringbonekid

    Suits - Pre 1920

    dunno. i like the soft Norfolk / pleat front jacket the kid on the right is wearing in the close up above.
  17. herringbonekid

    Suits - Pre 1920

    no details apart from the date unfortunately.
  19. herringbonekid

    Suits - Pre 1920

    here's the whole image: (click on the window when it opens: loads of great detail in it)
  20. herringbonekid

    1950s Culture Weirdness

    after the turbulence of WW2 people wanted a nice, safe, model society in which men and women had clearly defined roles. the 50s is the domestic dream writ large.
  21. herringbonekid

    Suits - Pre 1920

    late teens colourized:
  22. herringbonekid

    Very short men's hair cuts in the golden years

    yes. don't cut your hair. long and wavy on top is very 'golden era'. close cropped hair rarely looks old fashioned. if you're absolutely determined to cut it you could try something like this: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?58-Hair-cuts&p=1657146&viewfull=1#post1657146
  23. herringbonekid

    Hair cuts

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